After leaving Yihong Courtyard, Feng Zhuohua was still confused and asked, "What's wrong? Did that girl offend you? Or do you have something unspeakable between you and her that you don't want me to know."

Women, because they care, will always have some inexplicable guesses. Feng Zhuohua is the same, otherwise she cannot explain Xie Yunxiao's reaction.

Xie Yunxiao turned around and wanted to say something, but he couldn't say it. There are stories about men who are gay, but no one would believe this woman. He said irritably, "He was hired by Hu Cong. He has nothing to do with us."

"Ah? Oh." Feng Zhuohua didn't understand. Could it be that she was having an affair with Hu Cong? That was impossible. Hu Cong was not that kind of person. Forget it, forget it, let's talk about it later.

Xie Yunxiao thought that during his absence, Prince Hui often went to Yihong Courtyard. In the past few months, he was able to know the private affairs of various officials. Prince Hui must know even more. It's not that Prince Hui can't sit in that position, but if he sits in that position, he will have no peace of mind.

The next day, Xie Yunxiao wanted to find Gu Xingyan, but this guy was hiding and didn't dare to see him. Look, how can he fight with King Hui in this state? Xie Yunxiao was disappointed, but he could do nothing about it.

Feng Zhuohua hadn't paid attention to the Baili family these days, but he didn't expect that something big had happened in those two houses.

Shuangxi hurried over and said, "Sister, sister, the first and second wives have each taken in a concubine, both of whom are daughters of merchants. They also have quite a bit of dowry. They entered the mansion through the back door. The first and second masters have both quit their jobs and plan to rest at home in the future."

Feng Zhuohua was surprised and couldn't help but say: "Bai Li is really amazing, much more amazing than my grandma was back then."

Shuangxi said: "I am also enlightened. I didn't expect that the signboard of the General's Mansion is really useful."

Feng Zhuohua frowned. How was this different from swindling? But there were some people like this in Bianjing who looked down on merchants while trying to fatten themselves with other people's dowries.

Jixiang said, "It's good this way, so that no one will come to attack the young lady. Remember the last chrysanthemum banquet? If we hadn't been so stingy, we would have thought that the young lady was easy to talk to."

Feng Zhuohua nodded. She felt relieved when it came to someone else's misfortune, but it also made her feel uncomfortable. She hoped that the General's Mansion would not be discredited.

Just as she finished speaking, Baili came and Feng Zhuohua asked her to sit down. Even if she disliked the old woman, she would not show it due to etiquette.

Seeing Feng Zhuohua smiling and happy, Baili said, "Third daughter-in-law, I have something to tell you."

Feng Zhuohua nodded and said, "Mother-in-law, please speak."

Baili said, "There are two small happy events in the family today. Can we have dinner together tonight?"

This is a trivial matter. Feng Zhuohua hesitated, picked up the tea beside him and took a sip. He felt annoyed and wanted to use Xie Yunxiao's reputation to give face to those brothers who were not brothers. But who was Xie Yunxiao?

After what happened last time, and because Feng Zhuohua was now a royal consort, Baili was respectful to her and thought that Feng Zhuohua was difficult to talk to. She didn't show her displeasure and said, "This is also what Mo'er's father meant."

Feng Zhuohua put down the teacup and said, "It's not that I don't agree, but I don't know if the general is free. I'll go ask him later."

Baili said: "As long as it is your wish, he will not refuse."

Is it so obvious that Xie Yunxiao listens to her? Empress Defei is also sure that he will listen to her. Feng Zhuohua said, "I will try my best."

"Then it's settled."

Feng Zhuohua nodded.

After Baili left, Feng Zhuohua said to Ruyi, "You guys go and make arrangements, and then go to each room and tell them that we'll have dinner together tonight."

Ruyi responded and went to do the work.

When it was almost time for dinner, Feng Zhuohua went to find Xie Yunxiao and told him about the two rooms. Xie Yunxiao was surprised to hear that. His face turned cold and he was very disdainful. He couldn't get angry. After all, it was someone else's family affair and he couldn't control it.

There aren’t many days when several families have dinner together in the evening.

When Feng Zhuohua came, she looked at Baili Cheng'an's face. He was very close to Baili and had a smile on his face. It was obvious that the old man agreed with this matter, which was beneficial to his family. Feng Zhuohua looked at the wives of the first and second wives, and they did not look unhappy. There were also the two concubines, who were fair-skinned and beautiful, and their every move was not inferior to that of the ladies of the rich families. They could obviously be the wives of the husband, so why did they become concubines?

Baili introduced, "This is General Qilin of the General's Mansion, and the General's wife. The General's wife is talented and has been granted the first-rank imperial edict. You must treat her with respect whenever you see her in the future." She praised Feng Zhuohua for her own face, and the concubine loved to hear these words.

The two newcomers responded, "Yes."

Baili introduced them again: "The one next to Ji Lin is Xiao Shen, and the one next to Ji Shu is Xiao Lin."

Xie Yunxiao did not respond, Feng Zhuohua nodded slightly at him.

Xie Yunxiao said calmly: "Let's eat."

Since it was a family dinner, Baili Cheng'an and Baili Shi were asked to sit at the main seats, and the people behind them were seated according to their status, with the two newcomers sitting at the end. This was the rule, and not asking them to stand and serve their husbands was considered polite.

Xie Yunxiao picked up his chopsticks first, and the first one was for Feng Zhuohua. He said, "Finish your meal early, because you have to go out with me later."

Feng Zhuohua responded: "Okay."

Baili Chengan asked: "Where are you going at night?"

Xie Yunxiao said: "I have an appointment with Ji Lin. There is some official business."

Baili Chengan smiled and said, "It would be good if you guys move around more."

Xie Yunxiao's meaning was very clear. Giving face to these people when having dinner with them was already his maximum limit. Let alone drinking at this moment, it was good enough that they came.

After just a quarter of an hour, Xie Yunxiao wiped his mouth and stood up, saying, "Time is tight, I'm leaving first."

Feng Zhuohua stood up and was led away by Xie Yunxiao. Baili Shi didn't ask too much of Xie Yunxiao, as long as he could give her face.

As soon as Xie Yunxiao left, Baili Jiming and Baili Jishu started drinking. The whole family was no longer as restrained as before, and even Baili Chengan started drinking as well.

If you are not from the same family, you really can't get along.

Xie Yunxiao did have a business appointment with Baili Jilin in the evening.

Xie Yunxiao has some leverage over some officials. It just so happens that those high-ranking officials who are easily controlled by others are the most likely to do bad things.

Baili Jilin saw some dirty secrets and was puzzled. He asked, "Why are you showing me these?"

Xie Yunxiao said: "I'm showing you that it's unknown whether these people are controlled by others or not. Can they be demoted and expelled from the capital?"

Baili Jilin flipped through the documents and saw that they were all high-ranking officials. He said, "Do you think I am the emperor? Do you think I have the final say?"

Xie Yunxiao said: "Let me show you that the handle of these people is in the hands of Prince Hui. The court does not want puppets, but good officials who can do practical things for the people. You can arrange for 17 or 18-year-old students, but you can't mobilize these people?"

This is to settle the account regarding Feng Zhuoming's matter.

Baili Jilin said, "That's his request. If I can do it, I will do it. They are all your family members, isn't that good? Besides, you should resign properly. Have you asked your ancestors for permission?"

Xie Yunxiao: "......." They are not from the same ancestor. Said: "Find someone to impeach, this matter is left to you."

Baili Jilin's eyes widened as he said, "Why don't you just give it to the emperor? I'm just a small official, not even qualified for the imperial court. You think too highly of me."

Xie Yunxiao said, "If I don't think highly of you, who should I think highly of?" Then he left.

Baili Jilin finally saw what it meant to be unreasonable!


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